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Preheat oven to 400.
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In saucepan, whisk 2cups of the milk and 3/4cup of sugar together.
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Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
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In a bowl, whisk egg yolks together.
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Temper hot milk into yolks.
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Whisk egg mixture into milk in pan.
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In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in remaining cold milk, making a slurry.
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Whisk slurry into hot milk mixture.
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Bring to boil and reduce to simmer.
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Cook, stirring constantly, until thick.
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Fold in vanilla, coconut, and butter.
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Mix well.
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Pour filling into pie shell.
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Cool.
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Using mixer, whip egg whites to soft peaks.
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Add remaining sugar, whip to stiff peaks.
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Spread whites over pie.
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Place in oven (or broiler) until golden.
